Murder Marsh

Submitted as "Mystery Mansion" this is an early tale from the annals of The Shadow.  The cover is wonderful in my eyes.  The ring being quite prominent although his hand should be less tanned, more ghostly pale.  This review tells me the obvious, a top-notch novel from the master of storytelling, Walter B. Gibson.

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A bit more of a clew

Well, I thought it was easy...

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New clew

Too easy.

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Room of Doom

I guess we know where the climactic scene from the 1994 film came from.  It's a pretty cool image, one that would be really interesting as a wall mural.  Okay, enough art speculation.  How is the story?  Well, it seems this review is a fan of this tale.  It seems that Walter was able to apply his considerable knowledge of magic and misdirection in this tale.  A murder mystery that utilizes the sealed room setting.  I, for one, am looking forward to reading this one, even if Margo is present.

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Last clew for this week

Bang bang.  It looks like The Shadow is in for it this time.  Or is he...

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Dictator of Crime

Again with the brown socks!  Aside from that this is a pretty good cover even if it isn't executed with the flair of the classic Rozen covers of the 30's, it has some nice action to it.  The story inside, I'm told, is very good indeed and worth waiting for.

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Puzzle over this, agents

This clew may just drop in on you.

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The Silent Seven

Still searching for the definitive Shadow look, apparently.  Brown socks with a grey suit?  Really?!?!!  Well, it can be forgiven since it was a great early novel. 

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Another clew for the agents

Give it a go guys (and gals).

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The Silent Seven

This has always been one of my favorite images of The Shadow.  I could not wait to read this novel when I picked it up at Waldenbooks at our local mall.  Steranko was my Shadow artist for a long time.  Always wished I had bought "Hidden Shadows" way back when.

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Tricky Clew

Hope you aren't grasping for the answer.

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Five Ivory Boxes

Apparently the only thing even remotely interesting about this tale is the cover, and that's not saying a whole lot.  This review makes me want to avoid this one.  I will, however, read it at some point and form my own opinion.  Still, from an illustration standpoint, this cover is alright and presents a bit of a mystery for the buyer to want to pick this up.

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I left the ad attached since I am a Trek fan as well.

New Clew

Hopefully you'll get this before you run out of fingers on your hand.

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Forgotten Gold

  Adequate cover from Graves Gladney.  It's not bad, just not iconic or memorable.  Kinda what this review has to say about the story by Walter B. Gibson. 
  I think I may have too high of expectations for all stories and art when it comes to The Shadow.  So many stories, so many outside influences tugging at the direction of the series.  WWII making itself felt, not only in the series but every aspect of American life.  Changes in editorial staff and changes in public tastes all affected how the series progressed after the glory years of the '30s.  Granted the war hadn't started for the US yet but things were changing for our country and The Shadow wasn't immune to the winds that were beginning to blow in all aspects of life in America.
 

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A Dark Trio

A damsel in peril?  A shot in the dark?  I hope someone can remember this one.

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The Four Signets

Ah... what a great "hands" cover.  But if this review is to be trusted (and I have found nothing to not trust about Mr. Olsen's reviews) it masks a mediocre story.  Alas, I would still actively seek out this pulp just for the cover. 

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First clew of 2014

I hope this clew doesn't leave you grasping for an answer.

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Double page spread for your viewing pleasure.

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You may be a bit confused by the title change from yesterday but occasionally  the cover title and the actual story title don't match up.  Not sure why DC allowed this from time to time but it does.

Death About Town

What a fantastic cover.  Hey, Bill, there's your one staring eye for your pulp pleasure.  However, as cool as this cover is the tale inside doesn't seem to keep pace, at least according to this review.  But that would never stop me from wanting to add this exceptional cover to my collection.

Happy New Year, agents

 

That Shadow!  What a party animal.